upgradeitis

[mike c]

I have a Yamaha Rx-v2600 receiver (130wpc x 2 or some smaller wattage x 7)
speakers up front are the Infinity Beta 50 and C360
4 rears are the Beta 10's

I use the system for about 80% movies 20% music

I only have enough money for either the RB1080 or the RMB1075
which would you guys suggest?

[grit]

Given the 80/20 movie/music split, the 1075, easily. You want to get the front 3 speakers as well matched (both in speaker construction/components as well as amplification) as possible. The 1075 is no slouch for music, so I'd say hands down, go that route.

Something you may be surprised to find out is that Yamaha's wpc are not the same as Rotel's wpc. I'd put 60 watts of Rotel up against 120 watts of Yamaha any day of the week. So, don't fee like yer giving anything up there.

[aud19]

Given the 80/20 movie/music split, the 1075, easily. You want to get the front 3 speakers as well matched (both in speaker construction/components as well as amplification) as possible. The 1075 is no slouch for music, so I'd say hands down, go that route.

Something you may be surprised to find out is that Yamaha's wpc are not the same as Rotel's wpc. I'd put 60 watts of Rotel up against 120 watts of Yamaha any day of the week. So, don't fee like yer giving anything up there.

Ditto Plus it's a better move in to the world of sperates IMO

[mike c]

are the rears just as important to power?

what if in the future (when I win the lottery) I can also buy a 200w monoblock to power the center ... will that tilt your advices?

[gd]

If you win the lottery, move up to McIntosh.

Get the 1075 for now.

Rears can be critical if you listen to hi-res multi-channel music... even if you don't, why not send matching power all the way around?

[aud19]

If you win the lotto then you can sell all the Rotel stuff (or move it to a bedroom) and buy all new stuff like Bryston or Classe

[mike c]

mini-lottery then

I was thinking if I were to get a 200wpc monoblock for the center and the RB1080 sides ... and leave the rears for the receiver.

[Kevin D]

Then you run into the issue of finding a Rotel 200w mono block (they don't make one), so you will still be in the same situation; the fronts and center not flowing together.

Whats up with the poll? Sounds like you really want the 1080..

Kevin D.

[mike c]

actually, I was looking at an outlaw monoblock 200

im really really torn between the two (hence the poll )
reading this subforum, I keep hearing people say that the 2 ch amp will trump the 5 ch amps

[bleeding ears]

Mike c, Something more to consider.

From what I have read (and I read a lot on Hi Fi ) yes the 2 channel amps,in the same price range as a 5 channel amp will do a bit better job for stereo listening, but you said you do 80% movies (5 channels or more).

I have heard the 1075 and it does a great job with movies and music, I dont think I have heard of any problems at all with the 1075.

Hey if you pick one up at a good price you can always move on up later with little or no loss of dollars. They are in demand on ebay etc.

The yamahas are apparently a little better with movies than cd stereo so until you go to a truely seperate prepro I think you will find the 1075 to be excellent.

The 1080 would not doubt do a better job in stereo, but there are a few around that do have problems apparently.

It all depends on what your priority is, Music cds or movies.

One more thought, you could go to the 1095, now thats something to consider. LOL :lol:

Pete

[mike c]

due to a landslide victory at the polls ... 1075 it is ...
thanks everyone.

you guys are exactly right. I like movies, but I'm being attracted to a feature for music lovers. I have an old yamaha receiver that gives out 85wpc - I can't even find something wrong with the sound. hopefully, I'll be impressed by a separate amp
either way, I'll be happy because the reason these two were my options is because they are the cheapest models with the THX badge up front!

1095 ... by the time I can afford something like that, this model would long be phased out and something like a 500w x 5 class d amp would have taken its place.

[BWzes03]

THX, Smee HX

Do not be fooled by thinking the THX badge means something on amps with regards to quality or something.
This only means the amps are capable of meeting the requirements of THX levels of perfomance, which means it can output 100dB's of sound pressure without compression and within 1.0% THD.
Any amp of any reputable source can meet or exceed these specs.

With regards to post-processing in a cinema-processor / A/V receiver, that is a different story. There are several different processing programs developed by THX to be included.

But for seperate power amps, it means next to nothing.

[mike c]

thanks for the info. i know that, I just place looks and bragging rights pretty high in my requirements for audio gear.